Assessment of ND County and Local Road Needs, 2019-2021

This effort responds to the North Dakota Legislature's request for a study of the transportation infrastructure of all county, township, and tribal roads and bridges in the state. The following document is in final form following the comment period. Comments were taken between July 21, 2020 and October 12, 2020. Infrastructure needs are estimated using the most current crop and oil production forecasts, traffic estimates, and roadway condition data. Agricultural and oil related traffic is modeled in detail at sub-county level. Oil related traffic is predicted for individual spacing units, whereas agricultural production is estimated at the township level.

View the Final Report
Infrastructure Needs: North Dakota's County, Township and Tribal Roads and Bridges: 2021-2040

For questions on the report, contact ndsu.roadneeds@ndsu.edu

Downloadable Maps and Resources

• County Gravel Survey Webinar (video)
• County Gravel Survey Form (PDF, 231K)
• County Gravel Survey Letter (PDF, 48K)
• County Gravel Survey Responses (PDF, 16 MB)
• Bridge Total Cost Map (PDF, 951K)
• Grand Total Map (PDF, 381K)
• 20 Year Improvements by Construction Type Map (PDF, 361K)
• Pavement Condition Map (PDF, 589K)
• Structural Number Map (PDF, 362K)

Presentations

• Initial presentation of draft report and findings and request for comments - July 21, 2020: County TWP Tribal Road and Bridge Study Draft Presentation